Seanad debates
Wednesday, 9 March 2005
Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage.
4:00 pm
Geraldine Feeney (Fianna Fail)
I took part in the debate and I remember asking the Tánaiste whether she could examine a system whereby families might be entitled to medical cards for either GP or pharmacy services only. A week later, I heard the Fine Gael spokesperson, Deputy Twomey, come out with it. I say to Senators Browne and Bannon that the Government did not hijack anything. On the contrary, they hijacked my idea but I have been modest enough not to have said so hitherto. I bring it up merely because they are the fellows——
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